Log handling and transport machines are essential equipment used in the forestry and logging industries to efficiently move timber from the felling site to sawmills or processing areas. Log loaders are used to load and unload logs from vehicles and storage piles. Forwarders are vehicles designed specifically to transport cut-to-length logs from the felling site to roadside landings. They have a platform at the rear to carry the logs and can navigate challenging terrains. There are different types of forwarders, including single-axle, dual-axle, and tracked forwarders, varying in size and capacity. Skidders drag logs from the felling site to the loading area. They are equipped with powerful cranes or dragging systems to handle various log sizes and weights. Skidders come in both wheel and track configurations, chosen based on the terrain and working conditions. Log trucks are heavy-duty vehicles with reinforced suspensions, oversized tires, and powerful winches, designed to transport large loads of timber over varying terrains and distances, from forest roads to highways. They can be specialised for short wood, long timber, or a combination of both.